Wait for the other party to answer your call | Philips 855 instruction

7Intercom and Conference Calls

An intercom call is a call to another handset registered on the same base unit. This function can only be used with a multi-handset configuration. It allows you to make free internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset to another and to use the conference option.

A conference call involves conversation between other handset(s) and outside caller(s).

Note

Some of these functions could be unavailable if the extra handset used is not a VOIP855.

7.1Calling another handset An intercom call can only involve two handsets registered on the same base unit.

Note

If the base station only has 2 handsets (yours and another handset) registered to it, you can press INT to call the other handset instantly.

1Press INT. The handset(s) available for intercom is displayed.

2Select the handset you want to call.

3 Press Call.

•Wait for the other party to answer your call.

4Press eto cancel or end the intercom call.

Tip

To customize your intercom ringer, see “Personalizing your phone’s sounds” on page 39.

7.2Internal call during an external call

While talking on the phone on the Skype line or landline, you can call another handset.

1Press INT during the call. The handset(s) available for intercom is displayed.

2Select the handset you want to call.

3 Press Call.

•Wait for the other party to answer your call.

To return to the external caller:

4Press End during the intercom call.

•You are now connected to the external caller.

7.3Transferring a call

During a call in progress, you can tranfer the external call to a specific handset.

1Press INT during the call. The handset(s) available for intercom is displayed.

2Select the handset you want to call.

3 Press Call.

•Wait for the other party to answer your call.

4Press eafter the other party answers your call.

•The external call is now transferred to the other handset.

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Contents

Voip Page Table of contents Intercom and Conference Calls28 Calling FeaturesNetwork Services Extra Features Frequently asked SettingsTechnical Data SystemPage Power requirements Software licences Recommended batteryBase adapter Charger adapter Conformity Environmental Electric, Magnetic Electromagnetic Fields EMF Line Cord Your phoneWhat’s in the box Base station Handset NiMH AAA Skype key Overview of your phone Earpiece New event LEDLeft Softkey Right Softkey C Previous key P Volume downOverview of the base station On/Off key o Delete key f Tip MenusBrowsing the menus Press u to enter the Skype Status menu Connect your charger Install your handsetGetting started Connect the base station Getting started Logging in as an existing Skype user Base unit powers upSelect your country Log in to Skype General description Select Settings Time & Date Date separator. Press Select Select Settings Time & Date Time format. Press SelectSelect Settings Time & Date Date. Press Select Select Settings Time & Date Date Format. Press Select Contacts Contacts Settings Pabx This menu item is country-dependent Skype on your phone Select Skype Status Online Status Switching to another Skype userRemoving an account Change your online status Select Skype Status Account Status. Press Select Update SkypeSelect Settings Advanced Turn on auto update Assign a preferred line Select Settings Phone Preferred line. Press SelectCall Make a regular call Call from the contact list Call using Skype CreditsCall from the landline Select Regular call. Press Select Answer a call Adjust the earpiece volumeUsing the speaker or handsfree End a call Current caller is put on hold Make a second landline callAnswer a second landline call Transferring a call Wait for the other party to answer your callInternal call during an external call You are now connected to the external caller Press Conf Conference callYou are now on a 3-way conference call Input table Switching between Uppercase, lowercase and numericText and Numbers Entering text and numbers Table of symbols is displayed Entering symbolsTo insert + press and hold Text and Numbers Contact list Adding a phone contact Adding a contactAdding a Skype contact Select Contacts Add Contact Skype contact. Press Select Select History Contacts requests. Press Select Remove a contactBlock a contact Share a contact Your Skype profile Call History Deleting a call record Returning a callRedialing a call Saving a call record to your contact list Custom Options Setting your handset’s notification sounds Select Settings Sounds Ring Volume. Press SelectSetting your handset’s keypad tone Select Settings Sounds Keypad Tone. Press Select Calling Features Blocking Skype calls Landline call featuresDeactivating Call forward Block call Activating area code removal Select Settings Regular Call Carrier code. Press SelectSelect Settings Regular Call Area code. Press Select Select Settings Regular Call Auto Prefix. Press Select Dial mode Select Settings Regular Call Recall time. Press SelectSetting the recall pause time Select Settings Regular Call Recall Pause Time. Press OK Network Services Recording your voicemail greeting Select Settings Regular Call Voicemail. Press SelectResetting your voicemail greeting Editing the voicemail service number Activating cancel call back Select Settings Skype CallSelect Settings Regular Call Call back Call. Press Select Cancel call back Defining withhold identity number Unlocking the keypad Extra FeaturesKeypad lock Locking the keypad System View your network setting Select Settings Advanced Change PIN. Press SelectSelect Settings Advanced Reset settings. Press Select Network settings Reset the Network Select Settings Network TCP/IP. Press SelectSelect Settings Network PPPoE Configure a static IP Country codes list Through the base Turning on the answering machineThrough the handset Select Answer machine Answer On/ Off. Press Select Listening to the outgoing message Setting the answering Machine languageSelect Answer machine Answer Mode. Press Select Recording an outgoing message From the handset Deleting an outgoing messageFrom the base Skip backward Record memo Deleting an incoming message From the baseDeleting all old incoming messages From the base Select Answer machine Delete all. Press Select Accessing your answering Machine remotely Setting the ring delayRemote access Activating/deactivating remote access Remote access commands Default pre-programmed settings Rings EnablePre-recorded Ans & Rec Technical Data No parking tone Connection No Signal iconSet-up Registration fails continuously Sound No dialing tone on landline Caller ID does not display Phone may be at a location with thick walls. Move the baseHandset does not ring Check that the handset ringer is turned on. See Glossary Subnet Mask Static IP AddressVoice Mail Waiting Indication for Landline only Glossary Creating a new Skype account 14 Custom Options Index Ring delay 57 Ringer melody 39 Ringer volume Page PrintedinChina